Obituary Events in August 1998

2^nd Aug

The Nagaland Industry Minister, Mr. T. Imtimenen Jamir, 62, dies in a private nursing home in Calcutta following a brief illness.

5^th Aug

The former Assam Chief Minister, Mr. Keshab Chandra Gogoi, 76, dies in Dibrugarh.

6^th Aug

Bulgaria's former communist dictator, Mr. Todor Zhikov, 86, dies in hospital in Sofia.

9^th Aug

Premji, cine and stage actor, 90, dies in Thrissur.

10^th Aug

Sri Bhuteshanandji Maharaj, 97, president of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, dies in Calcutta.

14^th Aug

Classical vocalist Shamshad Begum, who enthralled radio listeners in the 30s and 40s, dies in Mumbai.

18^th Aug

Supermodel and Hollywood actress Persis Khambatta, 50, dies in Mumbai after a heart attack.